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Sen. Malcolm Smith (D-N.Y.) in the back of an FBI vehicle, in handcuffs, in New York, April 2, 2013. Smith, a contractor and real estate developer who rose to become the first black president of the State Senate, and City Councilman Daniel Halloran III were arrested early Tuesday on charges of trying to illicitly get Smith on the ballot for this year's mayoral race in New York, according to federal prosecutors. (Robert Stolarik/The New York Times) less

Sen. Malcolm Smith (D-N.Y.) in the back of an FBI vehicle, in handcuffs, in New York, April 2, 2013. Smith, a contractor and real estate developer who rose to become the first black president of the State ... more

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Members of the FBI raid the home of Sen. Malcolm Smith (D-N.Y.), in New York, April 2, 2013. Smith, a contractor and real estate developer who rose to become the first black president of the State Senate, and City Councilman Daniel Halloran III were arrested early Tuesday on charges of trying to illicitly get Smith on the ballot for this year's mayoral race in New York, according to federal prosecutors. (Robert Stolarik/The New York Times) less

Members of the FBI raid the home of Sen. Malcolm Smith (D-N.Y.), in New York, April 2, 2013. Smith, a contractor and real estate developer who rose to become the first black president of the State Senate, and ... more

Photo: ROBERT STOLARIK

Members of the FBI raid the home of Sen. Malcolm Smith (D-N.Y.), in... Photo-4412290.59562 - Times Union

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Sen. Malcolm Smith, D-Queens, leaves federal court, Tuesday, April 2, 2013 in White Plains, N.Y. The Democratic state lawmaker was arrested along with five other politicians Tuesday in an alleged plot to pay tens of thousands of dollars in bribes to GOP bosses to let him run for mayor of New York City as a Republican. less

Sen. Malcolm Smith, D-Queens, leaves federal court, Tuesday, April 2, 2013 in White Plains, N.Y. The Democratic state lawmaker was arrested along with five other politicians Tuesday in an alleged plot to pay ... more

Breakaway Democratic state Sen. Pedro Espada Jr., right, was welcomed back to the fold by Democratic leader Malcolm Smith, left, and fellow Democrats on July 9, 2009, at the Capitol in Albany. Espada was named majority leader, while Smith became president pro tempore. ( Philip Kamrass / Times Union) less

Breakaway Democratic state Sen. Pedro Espada Jr., right, was welcomed back to the fold by Democratic leader Malcolm Smith, left, and fellow Democrats on July 9, 2009, at the Capitol in Albany. Espada was named ... more

Breakaway Democratic state Sen. Pedro Espada Jr., left, was welcomed back to the fold by Democratic leader Malcolm Smith, right, and fellow Democrats on July 9, 2009, at the Capitol in Albany. Espada was named majority leader, while Smith became president pro tempore. ( Philip Kamrass / Times Union) less

Breakaway Democratic state Sen. Pedro Espada Jr., left, was welcomed back to the fold by Democratic leader Malcolm Smith, right, and fellow Democrats on July 9, 2009, at the Capitol in Albany. Espada was named ... more

Breakaway Democratic state Sen. Pedro Espada Jr., right, was welcomed back to the fold by Democratic leader Malcolm Smith, left, and fellow Democrats, including Sen. Hiram Monserrate, center, on July 9, 2009, at the Capitol in Albany. Espada was named majority leader, while Smith became president pro tempore. ( Philip Kamrass / Times Union) less

Breakaway Democratic state Sen. Pedro Espada Jr., right, was welcomed back to the fold by Democratic leader Malcolm Smith, left, and fellow Democrats, including Sen. Hiram Monserrate, center, on July 9, 2009, ... more

New York state Sens. Malcolm Smith, D-Queens, left; John Sampson, D-Brooklyn, center; and Pedro Espada, D-Bronx, speak with reporters after meeting with Gov. David Paterson at the Capitol in Albany, N.Y., on July 3, 2009. less

New York state Sens. Malcolm Smith, D-Queens, left; John Sampson, D-Brooklyn, center; and Pedro Espada, D-Bronx, speak with reporters after meeting with Gov. David Paterson at the Capitol in Albany, N.Y., on ... more

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New York state Sens. Malcolm Smith, D-Queens, left; John Sampson,... Photo-4411038.59562 - Times Union

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Sen. Malcolm Smith, left, and Sen. Frank Padavan, right, shake hands at the end of the Senate's extraordinary session on Wednesday, July 1, 2009, at the state Capitol in Albany, N.Y. Padavan, a Republican, walked through the Democrat's session Tuesday and the Democrats declared a quorum. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union) less

Sen. Malcolm Smith, left, and Sen. Frank Padavan, right, shake hands at the end of the Senate's extraordinary session on Wednesday, July 1, 2009, at the state Capitol in Albany, N.Y. Padavan, a Republican, ... more

New York state Sen. Malcolm Smith, lower left, chats with Sen. George Maziarz, R-Newfane, during an extraordinary session of the New York state Senate at the Capitol in Albany, N.Y., on Tuesday, June 30, 2009. At top are Sens. Dean Skelos, R-Rockville Centre, left, and, Vincent Leibell, R-Westchester. less

New York state Sen. Malcolm Smith, lower left, chats with Sen. George Maziarz, R-Newfane, during an extraordinary session of the New York state Senate at the Capitol in Albany, N.Y., on Tuesday, June 30, 2009. ... more

Photo: Tim Roske, AP

New York state Sen. Malcolm Smith, lower left, chats with Sen.... Photo-4411024.59562 - Times Union

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Sen. Malcolm Smith, left, talks with Sen. Dean Skelos, right, when the Republicans join Democrats in the Senate Chamber on Tuesday, June 30, 2009, at the state Capitol in Albany, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union) less

Sen. Malcolm Smith, left, talks with Sen. Dean Skelos, right, when the Republicans join Democrats in the Senate Chamber on Tuesday, June 30, 2009, at the state Capitol in Albany, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times ... more

Democratic Senate leader Malcolm Smith listens to questions during a press conference to discuss the Senate stalemate in the Capitol in Albany, NY on Monday June 29, 2009. FOR CASEY SEILER, IRENE JAY LIU STORY. ( Philip Kamrass / Times Union) less

Democratic Senate leader Malcolm Smith listens to questions during a press conference to discuss the Senate stalemate in the Capitol in Albany, NY on Monday June 29, 2009. FOR CASEY SEILER, IRENE JAY LIU STORY. ... more

Senate Democratic leader Malcolm Smith leaves the Senate chamber after a short session in the Capitol in Albany on June 25, 2009. Republican state senators and Democratic Sen. Pedro Espada entered minutes later and held their own short session. Neither side has enough votes to achieve a quorum. (Philip Kamrass / Times Union) less

Senate Democratic leader Malcolm Smith leaves the Senate chamber after a short session in the Capitol in Albany on June 25, 2009. Republican state senators and Democratic Sen. Pedro Espada entered minutes later ... more

Senate Democratic leader Malcolm Smith answers questions after a short session in the chamber in the Capitol in Albany on June 25, 2009. Republican state senators and Democratic Sen. Pedro Espada entered minutes later and held their own short session. Neither side has enough votes to achieve a quorum. (Philip Kamrass / Times Union) less

Senate Democratic leader Malcolm Smith answers questions after a short session in the chamber in the Capitol in Albany on June 25, 2009. Republican state senators and Democratic Sen. Pedro Espada entered ... more

Senate Democratic leader Malcolm Smith answers questions after a short session in the chamber in the Capitol in Albany on June 25, 2009. Republican state senators and Democratic Sen. Pedro Espada entered minutes later and held their own short session. Neither side has enough votes to achieve a quorum. (Philip Kamrass / Times Union) less

Senate Democratic leader Malcolm Smith answers questions after a short session in the chamber in the Capitol in Albany on June 25, 2009. Republican state senators and Democratic Sen. Pedro Espada entered ... more

Senate Democratic leader Malcolm Smith answers questions after a short session in the chamber in the Capitol in Albany on June 25, 2009. Republican state senators and Democratic Sen. Pedro Espada entered minutes later and held their own short session. Neither side has enough votes to achieve a quorum. (Philip Kamrass / Times Union) less

Senate Democratic leader Malcolm Smith answers questions after a short session in the chamber in the Capitol in Albany on June 25, 2009. Republican state senators and Democratic Sen. Pedro Espada entered ... more

Democrat Sen. John Sampson, left, and Sen. Malcolm Smith, right, hold a news conference at the Capitol on June 16, 2009, after the state Supreme Court's dismissal of the case the Democrats filed to fight the change of leadership to the Republicans in the Senate. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union) less

Democrat Sen. John Sampson, left, and Sen. Malcolm Smith, right, hold a news conference at the Capitol on June 16, 2009, after the state Supreme Court's dismissal of the case the Democrats filed to fight the ... more

Senate Majority Leader Malcolm Smith enters a news conference at the Capitol in Albany on June 8, 2009. Sen. Hiram Monserrate, along with Sen. Pedro Espada, joined the Republicans in the Senate to give control of the Senate back to the Republicans. less

Senate Majority Leader Malcolm Smith enters a news conference at the Capitol in Albany on June 8, 2009. Sen. Hiram Monserrate, along with Sen. Pedro Espada, joined the Republicans in the Senate to give control ... more

Senate Majority Leader Malcolm Smith speaks during a news conference at the Capitol in Albany on June 8, 2009. Sen. Hiram Monserrate, along with Sen. Pedro Espada, joined the Republicans in the Senate to give control of the Senate back to the Republicans. less

Senate Majority Leader Malcolm Smith speaks during a news conference at the Capitol in Albany on June 8, 2009. Sen. Hiram Monserrate, along with Sen. Pedro Espada, joined the Republicans in the Senate to give ... more

Senate Majority Leader Malcolm Smith hits the lanes at the 18th annual Legislative Bowl-A-Thon on May 19, 2009, for the Be The Match Foundation, an organization dedicated to creating an opportunity for all patients to receive the bone marrow or umbilical cord blood transplant they need, when they need it. (Joe Putrock / Special to the Times Union) less

Senate Majority Leader Malcolm Smith hits the lanes at the 18th annual Legislative Bowl-A-Thon on May 19, 2009, for the Be The Match Foundation, an organization dedicated to creating an opportunity for all ... more

Senate Majority Leader Malcolm Smith, center, is surrounded by fellow senators after speaking at a news conference in the Capitol in Albany on May 11, 2009, about the potential revamping of the Empire Zone Program. less

Senate Majority Leader Malcolm Smith, center, is surrounded by fellow senators after speaking at a news conference in the Capitol in Albany on May 11, 2009, about the potential revamping of the Empire Zone ... more

Senate Majority Leader Malcolm Smith is seen on the floor of the Senate at the Capitol in Albany on April 1, 2009, as debate on the budget continued. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union)

Senate Majority Leader Malcolm Smith is seen on the floor of the Senate at the Capitol in Albany on April 1, 2009, as debate on the budget continued. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union)

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Senate Majority Leader Malcolm Smith, left; Gov. David Paterson, center; and Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, right, hold a news conference at the Capitol on Monday, March 30, 2009, where the governor and the leaders talked about the agreement made and the details on the state budget. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union) less

Senate Majority Leader Malcolm Smith, left; Gov. David Paterson, center; and Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, right, hold a news conference at the Capitol on Monday, March 30, 2009, where the governor and the ... more

Senate Majority Leader Malcolm Smith, left; Gov. David Paterson, center; and Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, right, hold a news conference at the Capitol on Monday, March 30, 2009, where the governor and the leaders talked about the agreement made and the details on the state budget. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union) less

Senate Majority Leader Malcolm Smith, left; Gov. David Paterson, center; and Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, right, hold a news conference at the Capitol on Monday, March 30, 2009, where the governor and the ... more

Senate Majority Leader Malcolm Smith, left; Gov. David Paterson, center; and Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, right, hold a news conference at the Capitol on Monday, March 30, 2009, where the governor and the leaders talked about the agreement made and the details on the state budget. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union) less

Senate Majority Leader Malcolm Smith, left; Gov. David Paterson, center; and Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, right, hold a news conference at the Capitol on Monday, March 30, 2009, where the governor and the ... more

Senate Majority Leader Malcolm Smith, left; Gov. David Paterson, center; and Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, right, hold a news conference at the Capitol on Monday, March 30, 2009, where the governor and the leaders talked about the agreement made and the details on the state budget. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union) less

Senate Majority Leader Malcolm Smith, left; Gov. David Paterson, center; and Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, right, hold a news conference at the Capitol on Monday, March 30, 2009, where the governor and the ... more

Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, left, greets Senate Majority Leader Malcolm Smith, right, to address the Community Health Care Association of New York State Advocacy Day in Albany on March 2, 2009, after Smith had finished his own address and was departing. (Philip Kamrass / Times Union) less

Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, left, greets Senate Majority Leader Malcolm Smith, right, to address the Community Health Care Association of New York State Advocacy Day in Albany on March 2, 2009, after ... more

Senate Majority Leader Malcolm Smith, right, watches as Ryan Key of Newport News, Va., left, sings "I Love You Lord Today." Smith had picked him out of the audience and asked him to sing, during the NACP Founders Day program at the Union Missionary Baptist Church in Albany, on March 1, 2009. This was the 100th anniversary of the group. Smith was the guest speaker. (Philip Kamrass / Times Union) less

Senate Majority Leader Malcolm Smith, right, watches as Ryan Key of Newport News, Va., left, sings "I Love You Lord Today." Smith had picked him out of the audience and asked him to sing, during the NACP ... more

Senate Majority Leader Malcolm Smith answers a question from an audience member during the the New York State Conference of Mayors annual Winter Legislative Meeting at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Albany on Monday, Feb. 23, 2009. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union) less

Senate Majority Leader Malcolm Smith answers a question from an audience member during the the New York State Conference of Mayors annual Winter Legislative Meeting at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Albany on ... more

Gov. David Paterson approaches the stage as the keynote speaker and one of the 2009 Trailblazer Award recipients at the 38th annual Black and Puerto Rican Legislators Caucus Weekend at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center in Albany on Feb. 15, 2009. Senate Majority Leader Malcolm Smith, left, was also a Trailblazer Award winner. less

Gov. David Paterson approaches the stage as the keynote speaker and one of the 2009 Trailblazer Award recipients at the 38th annual Black and Puerto Rican Legislators Caucus Weekend at the Empire State Plaza ... more

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Gov. David Paterson approaches the stage as the keynote speaker and... Photo-4411059.59562 - Times Union

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Senate Majority Leader Malcolm Smith addresses the Healthcare Association of New York's luncheon during their Leadership Advocacy Day at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center in Albany on Jan.27, 2009. Health care chief executives, administrators, and trustees representing hospitals and health care organizations gathered to tell legislatures about the impact of the executive budget proposal and to press lawmakers to ensure that any Medicaid funding from a federal economic stimulus package be directed to Medicaid programs and services. (James Goolsby/Times Union) less

Senate Majority Leader Malcolm Smith addresses the Healthcare Association of New York's luncheon during their Leadership Advocacy Day at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center in Albany on Jan.27, 2009. ... more

Assembly Majority Leader Ronald Canastrari greets his counterpart in the Senate, Majority Leader Malcolm Smith, before State of the State in the Assembly Chamber at the Capitol in Albany on Janaury 7, 2009.

Assembly Majority Leader Ronald Canastrari greets his counterpart in the Senate, Majority Leader Malcolm Smith, before State of the State in the Assembly Chamber at the Capitol in Albany on Janaury 7, 2009.

Gov. David Paterson ends his State of the State speech in the Assembly chamber at the Capitol in Albany on Wednesday, January 7, 2009. Seated behind him are, from left, Rabbi Reuven Feinstein, state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli, Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, Attorney General Andrew Cuomo and newly named Senate Majority Leader Malcolm Smith. (PHILIP KAMRASS/TIMES UNION) less

Gov. David Paterson ends his State of the State speech in the Assembly chamber at the Capitol in Albany on Wednesday, January 7, 2009. Seated behind him are, from left, Rabbi Reuven Feinstein, state Comptroller ... more

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Gov. David Paterson ends his State of the State speech in the... Photo-4411094.59562 - Times Union

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Senate Minority Leader Malcolm Smith speaks during an afternoon news conference at the Capitol in Albany on December 8, 2008. Smith had to leave his morning news conference early in order to attend another meeting, sparking a few heated comments from the media members gathered. (PHILIP KAMRASS/TIMES UNION) less

Senate Minority Leader Malcolm Smith speaks during an afternoon news conference at the Capitol in Albany on December 8, 2008. Smith had to leave his morning news conference early in order to attend another ... more

Senate Minority Leader Malcolm Smith speaks during an afternoon news conference at the Capitol in Albany on December 8, 2008. Smith had to leave his morning news conference early in order to attend another meeting, sparking a few heated comments from the media members gathered. (PHILIP KAMRASS/TIMES UNION) less

Senate Minority Leader Malcolm Smith speaks during an afternoon news conference at the Capitol in Albany on December 8, 2008. Smith had to leave his morning news conference early in order to attend another ... more

Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, foreground left, talks with Senate Minority Leader Malcolm Smith, with Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos in the background left, as they waited for Gov. David Paterson to give his budget address at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center in Albany on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2008. The governor is releasing his budget earlier than previous governors to start the conversation with legislators as they try to close projected deficit in the billions of dollars. (PAUL BUCKOWSKI/TIMES UNION) less

Senate Minority Leader Malcolm Smith, D-Queens, walks to his office at the Capitol in Albany, N.Y., Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008. Democrats knocked two Republican incumbents out of the Senate to take a 32-30 advantage in the chamber, the first time in 40 years Democrats have controlled the Senate. less

Senate Minority Leader Malcolm Smith, D-Queens, walks to his office at the Capitol in Albany, N.Y., Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008. Democrats knocked two Republican incumbents out of the Senate to take a 32-30 ... more

Jay Kehoe, senior regional manager for Taser International, left, demonstrates the new generation of Taser for Senate Minority Leader Malcolm Smith at the Capitol in Albany on June 18, 2008. (SKIP DICKSTEIN/TIMES UNION) less

Jay Kehoe, senior regional manager for Taser International, left, demonstrates the new generation of Taser for Senate Minority Leader Malcolm Smith at the Capitol in Albany on June 18, 2008. (SKIP ... more

State Senate Minority Leader Malcolm Smith gives a speech to participants in the Reform NY Day of Action 2008 during lunch at the Sign of the Tree restaurant in Albany on April 29, 2008. A rally on the Capitol steps was to follow later in the afternoon. (PHILIP KAMRASS/TIMES UNION) less

State Senate Minority Leader Malcolm Smith gives a speech to participants in the Reform NY Day of Action 2008 during lunch at the Sign of the Tree restaurant in Albany on April 29, 2008. A rally on the Capitol ... more

Times Union staff photo by Paul Buckowski --- Senate Minority Leader, Malcolm Smith, talks about politics during an interview in his office in the Legislative Office Building in Albany, NY on Wednesday, March 5, 2008. jim odato less

Times Union staff photo by Paul Buckowski --- Senate Minority Leader, Malcolm Smith, talks about politics during an interview in his office in the Legislative Office Building in Albany, NY on Wednesday, ... more

Times Union staff photo by Paul Buckowski --- Senate Minority Leader, Malcolm Smith, talks about politics during an interview in his office in the Legislative Office Building in Albany, NY on Wednesday, March 5, 2008. jim odato less

Times Union staff photo by Paul Buckowski --- Senate Minority Leader, Malcolm Smith, talks about politics during an interview in his office in the Legislative Office Building in Albany, NY on Wednesday, ... more

Joe Namath, center, backed by New York state legislators, speaks in favor of the proposed New York Sports and Convention Center during a rally at the Capitol in Albany, N.Y. Monday, May 9, 2005. At left is Assemblyman Jonathan Bing, D-New York City, and at right are Assemblywoman Susan John, D-Rochester, and state Sen. Malcolm Smith, D-Queens. less

Joe Namath, center, backed by New York state legislators, speaks in favor of the proposed New York Sports and Convention Center during a rally at the Capitol in Albany, N.Y. Monday, May 9, 2005. At left is ... more

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